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2024

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State Compacts Vs. Emergency Powers, Ann Melise Mullins Apr 2024

State Compacts Vs. Emergency Powers, Ann Melise Mullins

Helm's School of Government Conference - American Revival: Citizenship & Virtue

It has been a continuous battle between state governments and the federal government on which party is best suited to provide relief and aid to citizens in times of natural disasters and public health crises. This paper will analyze the history of the state and federal government’s involvement in providing aid and relief in times of national crises, as well as the Constitutional provisions for which party should take responsibility.